Books like X Protocol Reference Manual by Adrian Nye

A definitive, widely used introduction and reference for learning and mastering the C programming language.

The Art of Unix Programming, by Eric S. Raymond, explores the philosophy and practical wisdom of the Unix community, focusing on the reasons behind Unix design choices and their application in open‑source software.

A comprehensive guide to the Perl programming language, covering its syntax, features, and practical usage for developers.

Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment gives experienced C programmers a comprehensive, up‑to‑date guide to the UNIX system call interface, featuring more than 200 calls with concise example programs and in‑depth chapter examples.

Linux System Programming guides engineers through low‑level coding on Linux, covering kernel interfaces, core libraries, and common system utilities to build efficient, robust applications.

This benchmark reference is the ultimate user-friendly manual for planning, configuring, operating, maintaining, and using a TCP/IP network and associated services. Written in the easygoing style that made previous editions bestsellers, Dr. Sidnie Feit's book gives you a clear overview of TCP/IP technology, followed by in-depth coverage of applications and advice on how to get past performance obstacles. Focusing on real-life solutions to real-world problems, this book is the best print source of information on all major changes in the field, including the new IP security standards and The Next Generation Internet Protocol, IPv6, plus the latest information on multicast groups and multicast routing; the Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP); TCP extensions for performance and transactional TCP; LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) and the coming world of directory services; the new Secure Domain Name System; security issues for each protocol and application; sample dialogues featuring new GUIs; and many easy-to-read dialogues and protocol traces that readers can try for themselves. For an all-in-one, easy-to-understand TCP/IP resource that anticipates your needs and concerns, this guide from one of the world's leading authorities is one you'll turn to again and again.